(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
near oneself; close to one; familiar
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
will; testament; last request
welfare; well-being; social welfare; social security; social service
to put an end (to); to close the books (on)
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
to fly about; to skip about; to bustle about
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
meritorious deed; services
medal of honour; medal of merit
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
resolution of an incident; solution to a (criminal) case
to stick it out (until the end)
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (letters)
lux (unit of illuminance)
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
please come (and visit us); please come (to our shop)
preparation; arrangements
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
that is to say; so that means
not yet known; unknown; strange
small number; few; minority
diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
to compose; to put together
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
demonstration; show of force